Yes, this is the final chapter to the longest and most successful story I've ever written. A BIG thanks to everyone who supported and urged me to continue, especially Eitriarch, who wouldn't give up until I finally posted the last chapter! Thanks, I owe ya. This last chapter is for you, hope you like it!
Ryuichi apologized a hundred times over the course of fifteen minutes, but it was nearly making Suguru nauseated. He was speaking to the man who murdered his cousin in cold blood. Still, he couldn't hate Ryuichi. Even though Ryuichi had done some horrible things to him in the past as well, he couldn't do it.
Ryuichi had made it perfectly clear on how much he loved Tohma and would die a thousand times over in the most gruesome death to prove it. He also explained to Suguru that he planned on joining him once this was out in the open.
"Sakuma-san please just don't talk anymore," Suguru said, clenching his stomach. His best friend and employer was dead because of him. It just couldn't be comprehended. It was so difficult to think it was real.
"You hate me now," Ryuichi said in a low voice. "But that's okay, I hate myself too. Noriko told me how much Hiroshi-san loves you, so I knew I had to say something before they found him."
"Does anyone else know what happened?"
Ryuichi shook his head. "Only you and me."
Suguru took his hands. "Ryu-kun, you know that I don't mean any harm against you and no you shouldn't go joining Tohma because that's not what he would want. He's well aware that it was an accident, a sick joke made up my Tachi, but if you don't tell the authorities about this, they're going to send an innocent man to the death. I'm not just saying this because I so happen to love and worship the one they're doing it to, it's...just...oh please Ryuichi...I don't want to see Hiro die."
Ryuichi traced a streak that was left over by a tear that fell down from Suguru's eye just seconds before. He wore a tiny smile of comfort.
"I don't want to see him die either, Suguru. Even though Bad Luck was considered my rival pretty much, there's nothing I can do about it now, because of Tohma being gone, so I want Shuichi and the rest of you to continue. Continue for me. I want you to be a success for yourselves, and for Tohma. I'm positive they won't have CD players or a radio where I'm going, so I'll just have to trust that you're future is being accomplished the way you want it to be...successfully done."
Suguru knew where Ryuichi was to be going. He took his hand and placed it over his cheek and cried. Ryuichi had his heart set on the destination and would not break it, no matter who tried to talk him out of it. He suddenly felt at ease and peaceful.
"Go on and live your life. My time in this world is over."
Ryuichi did as promised and Hiro was free to go. Ryuichi had to do plenty of convincing to get Hiro off the hook, but when it all lead up to what had happened, everything made sense. It was also confirmed that that same afternoon, Ryuichi Sakuma was found dead in the same spot as his loving best friend, Tohma Seguchi. He was now at peace and would be left alone. He would be sadly missed and his death was not in vain. Even though two universal best friends were gone, the show must go on.
Two weeks had passed after that and Hiro was able to step out into the light again and see all his friends.
He still considered them friends, even though they didn't believe him. It was great to be Bad Luck again and Shuichi learned to get over the fact that Hiro was not going to be his, no matter how hard he tried.
They started touring again, much to their fans delights.
The day before the tour, Suguru had left practice early to go home. He lived with Hiro now and the two were an incredible item. Hiro stayed late, doing a few last minute changes for the tour. He said his farewells to Shuichi and K, promising he'd be at the studio bright and early the next morning to board the van and leave for the airport. As he rode home on his motorcycle, he only wondered why Suguru would want to leave early. He never left early before. Maybe he wanted to get his packing done and over with.
He hopped off his bike and entered the house, feeling thrilled he could go on with his life and not hide away from the public.
"Suguru?" he questioned when he didn't see or hear any presence of the young boy.
"In the bedroom, Hiro."
Hiro smiled at the voice of his beloved. He walked to the bedroom and stood in the doorway. Quickly, his smile disappeared and his eyes nearly fell out of his head.
"Suguru...?"
Suguru was standing at his side of the bed as he waited for Hiro's reaction. The room was filled with beautifully lit white candles and the bed had been made with satin sheets with two long stem red roses on the pillows.
"Did you do this?" Hiro asked.
Suguru nodded with a grin. "Yep."
"Well...you got your candles wish. Sorry I don't have a jacuzzi."
"The jacuzzi is long gone on my mind. This is good enough for me."
Suguru jumped into his arms and kissed him with all the passion he could dish up.
"Are you sure you want this?" Hiro asked.
"I want this more than anything else in the world, Hiro. I love you."
Hiro smiled. That's what he had hoped Suguru would say.
Look into my eyes - you will see
What you mean to me
Search your heart - search your soul
And when you find me there you'll search no more
Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for
You can't tell me it's not worth dyin' for
You know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you
Look into my heart - you will find
There's nothin' there to hide
Take me as I am - take my life
I would give it all I would sacrifice
Don't tell me it's not worth fightin' for
I can't help it there's nothin' I want more
You know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you
There's no love - like your love
And no other - could give more love
There's nowhere - unless you're there
All the time - all the way
Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for
I can't help it there's nothin' I want more
I would fight for you - I'd lie for you
Walk the wire for you - Ya I'd die for you
You know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you
Am I rather GLAD this is over with! The ending was a bit rushed but after 32 chapters, I figured it was appropriate. And as far as the song was concerned, I figured that was appropriate too. I've also listened to it so many times when I was creating Hiro x Suguru scenes and it just stuck. Thanks for reading and reviewing everyone!